Charlie Cook: Independent Voters Played Huge Role In Midterm Election

Political analyst for the National Journal Group, Charles E. Cook, Jr., says independent voters played a major role in the Republican landslide on Tuesday. (0:19)

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Charlie Cook Says Impact Of Economic Crisis Has Empowered Conservatives

Charlie Cook, who runs the Cook Political Report, says that the economic crisis in 2008 had a profound impact on Americans and ultimately empowered conservatives. (0:25)

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Dems Came Off As Obsessed With Health Care, Claims Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook, who runs the Cook Political Report, said Thursday that Democrats came off as obsessed with health care reform, and as a result alienated voters. (0:35)

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Analyst: Footprint Of Democratic Party Is "Real Little"

Political analyst for the National Journal Group, Charles E. Cook, Jr., talked about how little of footprint of Democrat party has after mid term election. (0:25)

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Charlie Cook: Democratic Seats Could Be Lost For Generations

Charlie Cook, who runs the Cook Political Report, said Wednesday that some of the House seats that were lost in Tuesday’s elections could be lost for generations. (0:32)

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